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Elson, director of Lindsay Unified School District's Healthy Start program, said Lindsay youth are already above the state average of teenage drinking. Sixty-one percent of LUSD high school freshman and 67% of juniors reported having at least one glass of alcohol in their lifetime, according to a 2006 survey of about 250 freshman and 200 juniors. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
St. Johns youth tell of their drinking Mar 19, 2008
The report comes out in advance of an April 7 town hall meeting to address teenage drinking. The meeting will bring together community leaders such as Sheriff David Shoar, School Superintendent Joseph Joyner and others. (Florida Times-Union)
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When Benson County Sheriff Steve Rohrer took office last year, one of the first things he pledged was to work with area schools and communities to curb teenage drinking and driving and drug useage. He ll take his first major step in that direction April 15 when he and his department will stage a mock disaster-type accident near the entrance to the Maddock School to coincide with upcoming prom and graduation celebrations. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Cirque de Solar Power: New York Conference Puts Lie to 'Consensus' Mar 4, 2008
This is bizarre because A brief perusal of stories from the last several years reveals that warming has been blamed for a huge array of problems, including increased teenage drinking, stray cats, poison ivy, and sharks. More seriously, global warming has also been blamed for widespread malnutrition and outbreaks of disease, Hurricane Katrina, and the crisis in Darfur. (Human Events Online)
More of this story Feb 12, 2008
Area officials cite Aquidneck Island s reputation as a tourist draw, permissive attitudes toward underage drinking and the limited number of opportunities available to area youth, particularly in the evening hours when consumption typically occurs, for the higher than normal rates here of teenage drinking. Also LEARN MORE. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Kids like booze and sex. So what? Feb 10, 2008
I don't think the government actually has a problem with teenage drinking and sex. What they do have a problem with is the rise in gun crime, stabbings, vandalism and kicking innocent civillians to death for trying to preserve their neighbourhood and family safety. (Times Online)
Cresheim Trail study released. Now what? Feb 7, 2008
" The proposed Cresheim Trail will link Springfield, Cheltenham and Whitemarsh townships to Fairmount Park in Philadelphia and, at its other end, to Fort Washington State Park. In Springfield, it will pass through the Peco right of way beside Ivy Hill Road, pass through Laverock along Willow Grove Avenue and follow Route 309. It will then skirt the Flourtown Country Club and lead through the abandoned railroad bed behind Penn Oak Road before crossing Bethlehem Pike near the Acme shopping center.... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Tories attack 'half-baked' alcohol strategy Feb 7, 2008
The Conservatives have dismissed government proposals to tackle underage teenage drinking in the streets as "another half-baked announcement designed to grab a headline". The shadow home secretary, David Davis, claimed powers to confiscate alcohol from underage drinkers on the street had already been proposed and passed under the last Conservative government but ministers had no idea how effective the existing law was or how often it had been used. (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Four Woodbury Sr. High students penalized for Facebook pictures Jan 29, 2008
He had a presentation in health on teenage drinking, I think, and he went on Facebook and took a lot of pictures of people in our school. Of like, pictures of them drinking at parties and stuff, and he put them on a slideshow, junior Josh Richter told the station. (Winona Daily News, MN)
What do you think of Pennsylvania's state store system? Jan 29, 2008
I'm not proud of that fact, but it goes to show that easier access to alcohol will certainly lead to more teenage drinking. And besides, why is it the state's job to get more people to consume alcohol. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drink confessionTwo teenage girls explain why they drink to excess Jan 23, 2008
There is concern cheap alcohol is fuelling teenage drinking. Perhaps even more shockingly, she sometimes gets alcohol from adults. (BBC News -- UK)
Effort needed to curb Winona’s binge drinking Dec 30, 2007
PerfectStranger wrote on Dec 29, 2007 9:22 AM:" I sometimes wonder if raising the drinking age to 21 has done any good at all. It seems to me that he rate of teenage drinking - even below age 19, which used to be the minimum age in Minnesota - has risen. When the drinking age was raised to 21, all the 19 and 20-year-olds I knew kept right on drinking, just not in bars. NONE of the 'solutions' tried over the years seem to have worked to even slow the rate of teen drinking - or of the drinking... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Police seize alcohol from teens Dec 29, 2007
The Home Office-funded campaign was timed to coincide with school half-term, Halloween and bonfire night and saw police and community support officers targeting known teenage drinking hotspots. They used new powers under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 to disperse groups suspected of alcohol-related crime or disorder and they confiscated more than 3,700 litres (or around 6,500 pints) of alcohol from under-18s. (BBC News -- UK)
Local people battle through weary airport traffic Dec 26, 2007
Certainty wrote on Dec 25, 2007 12:37 PM:" One can always expect the first comment in this paper to be negative in nature. No matter the story or subject matter. Something about Sierra Vistins. Cindy, thanks for sharing a story that did not involve teenage drinking, drive by shootings, etc. Merry Christmas ". Boring wrote on Dec 25, 2007 8:13 AM:" Dumb and boring article. At least we learned that Cassie Pardee's, mother is a deputy county attorney in Cochise County, and what turducen is. ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Waiting till next year Dec 22, 2007
The 20-year-old is charged with unlawful delivery of alcoholic liquor to a minor, one of the 18-year-olds, for a teenage drinking party at that teen's home on Feb. 17. Each teen is charged with unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor to a minor. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Drinking at home 'cuts bingeing' Dec 22, 2007
Teenage drinking is a major public health problem. Teenagers who drink alcohol with their parents in moderation are less likely to binge drink, research suggests. (Yahoo News -- Alcohol and Alcoholism)
Teen-DUI show to air on KJZZ Dec 13, 2007
Teenage Drinking and Driving will air at 6:33 and 8:33 a.m. It can also be heard at kjzz ... They examined the problem of teenage drinking and driving and why many policymakers don't address the issue in practice. (AZCentral -- News)
Painkiller abuse high among teens Dec 12, 2007
But trends in teenage drinking and use of hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin have remained relatively steady, and young people continue to abuse such prescription drugs as OxyContin and Vicodin. Graphic "Despite all of the successes of reduction of all of the illicit substances, the use of prescription medications has not budged," said Nora D. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which financed the survey. (Los Angeles Times)
Children of 12 'street drinking' Nov 30, 2007
Teenage drinking has been of concern. Children as young as 12 have been seen drinking on Belfast's streets, the city's Lord Mayor has said. (BBC News -- UK)
Opposing view: Education can work Nov 26, 2007 Alcohol attitudesIs binge drinking a problem across Europe? Nov 14, 2007 Readers poll Nov 13, 2007 Mark Morris principal cancels dances Nov 8, 2007 Children & alcohol: Britain's deadly cocktail Nov 4, 2007 My Turn: David Wilder, Vote yes 11-04-2007 Nov 4, 2007 Cameron scorn for Brown over election Nov 2, 2007 Teenage drinking: State government is urging parents to Draw the Line Oct 30, 2007 Fighting teen drinking Oct 16, 2007 Drink responsibly during fest Sep 28, 2007 Gordon Brown's speech in full Sep 26, 2007 Hoeven seeks third term Sep 26, 2007 I will govern for all, claims Brown Sep 25, 2007 Teenage Drinking Can Spell Lasting Trouble Sep 25, 2007 Alcohol limits set for teenagers Sep 23, 2007 Teen handout not the answer Sep 23, 2007 Breathalyzers to be used at school events Sep 18, 2007 No entertainment spots here for teens Sep 14, 2007 Global Warming Insanity? Sep 8, 2007 Pubs not to blame for teenage binge drinking Sep 8, 2007 Teen boozing 'stores problems' Sep 6, 2007 Task force to have DUI checkpoints Sep 1, 2007 Anchorage should extend, not reduce, bar closing hours Aug 22, 2007 'Superbad' is pretty bad Aug 17, 2007 Addiction Recovery Aug 16, 2007 R.I. judge seeks teen drinking, drug cases Aug 1, 2007 Underage drinkers ticketed Jul 31, 2007 Couple Guilty Of Letting Teens Drink Jul 24, 2007 Parents Found Guilty In Teen Drinking Trial Jul 23, 2007 Viewpoint: Drunken drivers must be held accountable Jul 9, 2007 Prom patrol targets teenage drinking Jun 28, 2007 'Fewer' teenagers drink regularly Jun 27, 2007 Pre-graduation warning about teen drinking goes out to region's parents Jun 16, 2007 Fulton police interrupt two parties involving underage drinkers Jun 15, 2007 Adults must act their age Jun 12, 2007 Paly student arrested for parking -- upside down Jun 6, 2007 Hosting a teen booze party? You had better read this Jun 6, 2007 State launches underage drinking enforcement campaign Jun 5, 2007 Lis Wiehl: Parents, Just Say No Jun 3, 2007 Philip teen charged in fatal crash Jun 2, 2007 Letters to the Editor May 22, 2007 Monday, May 21, 2007 May 22, 2007 3 arrested, 3 cited in undercover alcohol sting May 21, 2007 South Brunswick to target under-age drinkers May 19, 2007 Drinking at home 'cuts bingeing' May 12, 2007 Lodi father's nightmare: May 11, 2007 Alcohol at home can cut teenage drinking, study says May 11, 2007 Teenage drinking rate declines in Missoula May 6, 2007 Healthy ambition May 4, 2007 McCardell presents alcohol plan to CRAs May 3, 2007 Column: Lower drinking age to 18 and get drunk drivers off the road May 1, 2007 Bracks girl falls into binge-drink culture Apr 30, 2007 Boone County taking steps to prevent underage drinking Apr 26, 2007 Program provides hard-hitting lesson in reality Apr 25, 2007 ABC STINGS LEADS TO CITATIONS Apr 19, 2007 Education campaign focuses on underage drinking Apr 18, 2007 Parents who host, lose the most’ Apr 16, 2007 U.D. police warn O'Hara parents on teen drinking Apr 16, 2007 Bellwether town echoes disillusion of the French Apr 15, 2007 Event highlights DUI dangers Apr 5, 2007 Law & Order - SVU: Responsible Apr 4, 2007 Truly a community tragedy Mar 31, 2007 News in brief Mar 30, 2007 '10% of under-16s regularly smoke' Mar 30, 2007 Booze kills 1 in 4 kids Mar 30, 2007
This could do more to curb teenage drinking than anything we have yet tried. Much has changed in the past 23 years. (Yahoo News)
Sheriff fighting teenage drinking Nov 16, 2007
By The Daily Reflector. Friday, November 16, 2007. (The Daily Reflector)
Teenage drinking is a problem across Europe. The number of people in their late teens and early 20s being treated for alcohol-related illnesses is growing. (BBC News -- Health)
What can be done to reduce teenage drinking and drug use in Nassau. Take the poll at mynassausun. (Florida Times-Union)
wrote on Oct 9, 2007 3:46 PM:" WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE??? QUIT BLAMING TEENAGE DRINKING ON THE FACT THAT THEY MAY NOT HAVE A DANCE TO GO TO!!! THESE KIDS ARE FACED WITH DECISIONS TO DRINK OR NOT EVERY DAY. IF THEY WANT TO DRINK THEY WILL. IF THEY ARE SMART ENOUGH TO NOT DRINK, THEN THEY WONT! I CAN REMEMBER WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL THE KIDS WOULD GO TO THE "SUPERVISED DANCE".. THEN GO TO THE WOODS TO DRINK AFTER!!! HELLOOOOOO ". Who's to blame. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The crisis has gone to the top of the political agenda, with the Prime Minister having described his concern over teenagers that drink, saying: " Binge-drinking and under-age drinking that disrupt neighbourhoods are unacceptable." He has warned that shops persisting in selling alcohol to children will lose their licences; he also urges councils to ban alcohol in trouble spots and calls on the industry "to do more to advertise the dangers of teenage drinking". In 2003/04, a total of 217m was... (Independent)
I have always worked to make Plainview a better community and have been proud on the many successful projects. I worked as treasurer for Citizens for Economic Development because of the following reasons. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
He also believes the role of modern government is increasingly to act as the leader of a debate or a catalyst for cultural change on issues such as teenage drinking, obesity and bullying in schools. Policy. (Guardian Unlimited)
Teenage drinking: State government is urging parents to Draw the Line. By Howard Fischer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Castillejos was one of about 60 people from various agencies that joined to unveil a paid ad to be aired on cable and network television about preventing teenage drinking and driving. State Farm donated $10,000 through a grant to help fund the airing of the TV ad, Odessa Police Chief Chris Pipes said. (Odessa American, TX)
Phil O'Bates wrote on Sep 28, 2007 5:09 AM:" Yes, drink responcibly, but heaven forbid if you smoke in a bar or restaurant. That would be a detriment to society. It seems surreal. All these articles about teenage drinking, and drunk people falling off of bluffs and into rivers, and drunks killing teenagers, and we wonder why do our kids think drinking is so grand? Well, what's one of La Crosse's biggest money makers? Octoberfest. We have parades for kids and adults promoting the great past time... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
To prevent: councils should use new powers to ban alcohol in trouble spots and I call on the industry to do more to advertise the dangers of teenage drinking. I've met young people and pensioners alike who say they want to feel safe when they go out but also that young people need somewhere to go and something to do. (BBC News -- UK)
To A Jealous Minnesotan wrote on Sep 25, 2007 4:49 PM:" We are standing by our MAIN MEN, why do you think Byron Dorgan, Earl Pomeroy and Kent Conrad are still in office and have been there so long. They are worth sticking behind so therefore continue to remain there. That is what happens when you do something for the GOOD of ND. If your so Jealous then move here, ooh wait then you must be prepared for the increase of drugs, teenage drinking, taxes, etc that he has so called "helped" ND with. ".... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
His government would take a tough line on drugs, teenage drinking and gun crime, and equip officers with portable computers to allow them to log crimes without returning to the police station. Health provision would be made personal to all , with more cancer screening, reduced cancer-treatment waiting times, and regular health checks for all adults. (Onet.pl)
The earlier kids abuse alcohol, the more likely it is to persist, experts say. Friday, September 21, 2007. (MEDLINEplus)
Concern about teenage drinking crystallised last month after the killing of father-of-three Garry Newlove after he approached a group of youths in the street in Warrington, Cheshire. Cheshire Chief Constable Peter Fahy publicly attacked parents who turned a blind eye to their children's drinking and he called for a ban on alcohol consumption in public places. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Bismarck didn't create a teenage drinking epidemic, as Dave Herrmann claims ("No entertainment spots here for teens," Sept. 14). Lack of parental guidance created that. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Faculty are hoping to curb teenage drinking. The breathalyzers will be on hand at all home football games. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bismarck still has yet to cut into the teenage drinking epidemic that has haunted the city for years and years. While Bismarck continues to grow in retail, entertainment largely has lagged. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Alarmists have blamed global warming for hurricanes, tornadoes, malaria, and even the Minneapolis bridge collapse, terrorism, Italian suicides, teenage drinking and irritability in mice. By combining far-fetched speculation with various computer-generated temperature projections and worst-case scenarios, they concoct even more ominous auguries, like this whopper from Londons Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre. (Townhall.com)
Mr Martin, whose Wetherspoon chain runs 670 pubs, insisted that he was not calling for a reduction in licensing laws, but he believed the Government was misreading the problem of teenage drinking if it thought the answer was to fine pubs that mistakenly let them in. Mr Martin said: When 16-year-olds cannot get into pubs they ll just get alcohol often bought for them by their parents and go to the park or market square instead. (Times Online)
Teenage drinking has become a cause of major concern. Teen binge-drinkers are more likely to use drugs, become alcoholics and have criminal conviction, research shows. (BBC News -- UK)
The task force, in addition to checkpoint and patrol saturation also concentrates on youth-alcohol problems through police details at points of entry along the local U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to curb teenage drinking from spilling over from Mexico back onto Arizona roads. What will you face at the pump if you travel this weekend. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
These laws -- relating to drunk driving, teenage drinking, drunk on premises, open containers, number of drinks, advertising alcohol, happy hours and offering free drinks -- are some of the most severe in the nation. These laws were not there 26 years ago and with them in effect now, there is no longer a need for bar closing hours. (Anchorage Daily News)
There is a very heavy message about teenage drinking, responsible sexual activity and the fragile nature of friendship. This all seems tacked on as a way to apologize for the crass and crude humor that dominates the majority of the movie. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) looked into the association between teenage drinking and alcoholism. The study took into account such factors as history of alcoholism in the family, smoking, childhood antisocial behavior, and drug use. (Nature News Service)
PROVIDENCE -- The state's chief Family Court judge is urging police chiefs to refer teenage drinking and drug cases to his court instead of to local juvenile hearing boards. Judge Jeremiah S. Jeremiah Jr. said Family Court provided better services to deal with substance abuse cases. (Boston Globe)
Too often, Severson said, teenage drinking leads to risky behavior and/or criminal activity ... That's the goal of Project Healthy Living and community leaders who are taking an active role in looking for solutions to the problem of teenage drinking. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
They reminded the jury that Jeffrey Hutsell testified he didn't condone teenage drinking and indicated that if the teens were drinking, it was their decision. Authorities said the verdict should send a message to other parents. (CBS News -- US)
They reminded the jury that Jeffrey Hutsell testified he didn't condone teenage drinking and indicated that if the teens were drinking, it was their decision. The Hutsells face up to a year in jail and fines of up to $2,500. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
What are we going to do to stop teenage drinking. Who is the blame for that. (Pensacola News Journal)
This prom season, as teenage girls curled their locks and teenage boys straightened their bow ties, Nassau County police partnered with the county Office of Consumer Affairs to inspect prom-bound limos and buses in a countywide effort to crack down on teenage drinking and illegal vehicles for hire. The special patrol searched buses and limousines at the proms of 37 schools, from East Meadow High to Hempstead High, according to a list supplied by the Office of Consumer Affairs. (Newsday)
Teenage drinking has become a cause of major concern. Fewer teenagers are drinking regularly - partly because it is becoming harder for youngsters to get hold of alcohol, a Trading Standards survey suggests. (BBC News -- Health)
Laura Elliott-Engel, executive director of the council, made a presentation at Wednesday's Cattaraugus County Legislature session, "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking.". Ms. Elliott-Engel told county lawmakers, "Hosting a party where alcohol is available to underage youth is illegal and can pose serious health risks and legal ramifications for everyone involved.". (Olean Times Herald, NY)
Rice, who also serves as the resource officer for the Fulton Public Schools, suggested the establishment of a Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) program to help parents address the issues of teenage drinking. e can't keep ignoring the problem, he said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
This law sends an important warning about irresponsible teenage drinking to those adults who are responsible for it. . (Newsday -- Opinion)
And, no I don't in ANYWAY condone teenage drinking, but arresting an 18 year old senior for parking his car upside down. Just plain stupid. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don t Be a Party to Teenage Drinking is a program sponsored by the Alliance and the non-profit, Ohio-based Drug-Free Action Alliance. It provides parents with accurate information about the health risks of underage drinking and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to underage drinkers. (Stirling Echoes Sentinel, NJ)
The state has set a goal of zero underage drinking fatalities this summer as part of a new effort to more strictly enforce existing laws regulating teenage drinking in Hawai'i ... Police will also be stepping up surveillance of parks and other popular locations for teenage drinking. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Parents are turning a blind eye to teenage drinking: the Columbia University study found that 80 percent of parents believe that neither alcohol nor marijuana is usually available at parties their teens attend ... Those who support parental supervision of teenage drinking point say it teaches children how to be responsible with alcohol in a safe environment ... The idea is particularly popular in Europe, where teenage drinking rates are lower than the United States. (Fox News)
concerned local parent wrote on Jun 1, 2007 9:23 PM:" I am a parent of three teenagers in Jackson county. I do not allow my children to attend teenage drinking parties. They are a real problem out here. I know of a lot of parents in this area that think it is just plain fine for their children to attend drinking parties on a regular basis. From the stories that my children hear at school...they need to be parents and stop this before it is their child that dies or is arrested. Mr. Fees is... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
However, no evidence exists that these new flavored beers are a disproportionate part of the problem of teenage drinking. Eliminating these products from the marketplace or taxing them out of reach of teenagers will not prevent these same young people from drinking. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Most want to hang the teenagers for getting the booze and getting drunk, but it's the adults that supply the booze. Adults and parents need to take responsibility for this and be charged with a crime and actually get more than a slap on the wrist. People get outraged at teenage drinking but they need to look in the mirror!" adult. On whales in the Sacramento River. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
adult wrote on May 20, 2007 12:45 PM:" And most want to hang the teenagers for getting the booze and getting drunk, but it's the adults that supply the booze. Who should we hang? Teenagers always get their booze from adults! Adults and parents need to take responsibility for this and be charged with a crime and actually get more than a slap on the wrist. People get outraged at teenage drinking but they need to look in the mirror! ". to scuba steve wrote on May 20, 2007 12:36 AM:" that's a very... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"But it's illegal and dangerous, and a lot of people aren't aware of all of the consequences." Cleo Lowinger, the advisor for Students Against Destructive Decisions at South Brunswick High School and a member of SUDZ, said SADD is taking steps to address teenage drinking. "We've had meetings with prom chaperones and a series of speakers" on drug and alcohol issues, she said. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Teenage drinking is a major public health problem. Teenagers who drink alcohol with their parents in moderation are less likely to binge drink, research suggests. (BBC News -- Health)
WEG wrote on May 10, 2007 8:34 AM:" Putting more officers on the streets and adding a curfew is not going to stop teenage drinking. The parents need to raise their kids to make better decisions before not after something like this takes place. A school presentation will not stop the drinking. If anything the kids that are drinking already make a mockery of the presentation and continue to drink anyways. It all comes down to being a parent to your kids and not their friend. ". bb78 wrote on May... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Other research has shown that the worst problems associated with teenage drinking happen when it takes place in public, in contrast with France and Italy, where young people typically first drink at mealtimes with their parents. Today's findings contrast sharply with a recent call from Alcohol Concern to prosecute parents who give their under-15s alcohol. (Guardian Unlimited)
The risky business of growing up in Missoula is easing up a bit. e're pretty excited about the story the data seem to be telling us, said Jori Frakie, coordinator of the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth. (Missoulian, MT)
A 2004 campaign to stop teenage drinking in Casper, paid for by the Wyoming State Substance Abuse Division, illustrates the company's methods. We convinced the town to let us throw a series of parties hosted by the coolest partyers in the school, Jordan said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
According to McCardell, who refers to the current minimum-age drinking law as "legal age 21," society is not doing enough to address teenage drinking. "We need to get more serious about serious underage drinking," he said. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Considering the high incident of teenage drinking in this country, one might well question whether that assumption has any relevance. They re getting the booze somewhere. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Teenage drinking 'universal. Geoff Munro, director of the Australian Drug Foundation's community alcohol action network, says Miss Bracks' experience shows underage drinking leaves no family untouched. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Boone County Prevention and Drug-Free Action Alliance are, together, bringing the "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking" campaign to Boone County. This campaign will provide parents of 9th-12th graders with information, health risks and the legal consequences of supplying and providing underage persons alcohol. (Boone Today, IA)
Mayor Milton Tate read some grim facts about teenage drinking traffic accidents are the greatest cause of death among people from ages 16-23; and half of those accidents involve alcohol; and half of all high school seniors have admitted to trying alcohol. Dennis Gloyna, a Bryan resident, also told the students about the death of his wife in November 2003, when the van they were in was struck by a vehicle driven by a man whose alcohol level was three times the legal limit. (Brenham Banner, TX)
The Gridley-Biggs Police intend to conduct more stings throughout the Spring and Summer in order to minimize the risk of teenage drinking and driving. The Department receives occasional tips regarding businesses selling to minors. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Bob Heideman, a guidance counselor at Rhinelander High School, urges parents to not be a party to teenage drinking ... To reinforce the message, Mayor DIck Johns proclaimed Monday as arents who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking Day. (Forest Republican, WI)
To counter underage use of alcohol, particularly during this season of proms, graduations, a spring time parties, Youth Connections will be launching the Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don t be a party to teenage drinking public awareness campaign to inform parents about the dangers of teenage drinking. The objective of the campaign is to inform our community about the legal ramifications and health and safety risks of underage drinking. (Helena Independent Record)
"We are seeing a significant increase in teenage drinking," Chitwood said. "Kids are congregating at McDonald's, St. Dorothy's, church lots and athletic fields and we're finding kegs and cases of beer and the huge percentage of kids go to O'Hara.". (The Delaware County Times, PA)
5 per cent and, if levels of crime are as low as you would expect in a small country market town, there is the usual trouble with alcoholism, teenage drinking and drug abuse. And 1,500 of Chaumont's population, 5 per cent, were not born in France, again more or less the national average. (Guardian Unlimited)
The school chose to simulate the program right after spring break because spring fever and senioritis seem to lead to an uptick in teenage drinking, Holtry said. Counselors were available to talk to students because, as Holtry said, the demonstration would heal some wounds already there and do huge proactive awareness of what not to get themselves into. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
TEENAGE DRINKING TURNS DEADLY - LILLIAN RICE (LAURA LEIGHTON) GUEST STARS. An honor student dies at a party, while the primary suspect is their alcohol supplier, the four honors students who threw the party - are arrested for criminally negligent homicide, but get a slap on the wrist from Judge Donnelly (guest star Judith Light). (KRNV.com, NV)
The problem of teenage drinking is not an infrequent one, nor is it isolated to a certain region. The problem is everywhere and it is happening right now. (Coventry Courier, RI)
Fewer teenagers smoke, drink or take drugs Rates of teenage drinking, smoking and drug use have declined according to government statistics which suggest that the worst habits are confined to a hard core. The annual survey by government statisticians of 8,200 11 to 15-year-olds reveals that drug use has fallen to 17% compared with 19% in 2005. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
The report revealed that 21% drank alcohol in the previous week, which maintains the decline in teenage drinking recorded in recent years. However, unlike smoking, more boys than girls admitted to drinking regularly. (Channel 4 News)
Psychology professor John Toumbourou, who led the Deakin University study, said governments, particularly those in Australia, needed to get serious about teenage drinking ... Tony your conservative view on drinking is not what is needed in dealing with the complexities to teenage drinking. (Courier Mail)
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